South-facing, private, secluded, heated saltwater swimming
pool with separate kids paddling pool & poolside shower - close to
the summer kitchen with fridge, sauna, indoor shower, WC and changing
facilities - ideal the the perfect gite holiday in France. What more can
you ask for ?!

Perfection by day...

Set
beautifully in a peaceful valley and surrounded by the natural rock of
an old quarry and stone walls, the heated saltwater swimming pool is an
ideal place to relax during the day. It is south facing, and its enclosed
nature forms an incredible suntrap.

The
pool itself is 10m by 4, with both shallow and deep ends, and its Roman
steps are perfect for children and toe-dippers alike. The terrace surround
is fully tiled with stone on which there are plenty of sun loungers, tables
and parasols. A poolside shower and additional children's paddling pool
are built into the sun-soaked rocks alongside.

Click
on the link above for a 360 Panorama of what is surely the most stunning
gite swimming pool in the Dordogne!

...and at night...

At
night the pool really comes alive - a series of up-lighters illuminate
the stone outcrops flanking the south face, whilst the underwater lights
truly bring out the best of the blue mosaics.

A
short skip from the pool, but outside the pool enclosure, is the sauna
also set into the rock with indoor shower/loo and changing facilities,
together with well-equipped summer kitchen (including fridge and BBQ)
in which to recharge one's Pimms!

...with plenty of privacy.

The pool is not overlooked,
being screened by tall trees on the other side of the valley and enjoying
a sunny elevated position with a stone wall on the boundary - private
enough for skinny-dipping should that take your fancy. The roof terrace
also offers complete privacy. The nearest neighbour is some 300m away,
and is again screened by trees.

But
steady - don't let the allure of the swimming pool stop you from exploring
the delights of the local towns such as Eymet, Issigeac, Duras, Castillonnes,
Sigoules and Bergerac, not to mention the likes of Domme, Rogue-Gageac,
Beynac and Sarlat!

Why
Salt??

It
is kinder on the eyes.

It
does not bleach skin and clothes.

Its
extra buoyancy is ideal for kids learning to swim.

Its
salinity is similar to that of skin, so it doesn't make one wrinkly after
prolonged periods in the pool.

It
does not have the odour of Chlorine-based pools.

It
is crystal clear and requires less maintenance.

A
heated swimming pool you say?

We
have a heat pump permanently connected to the filtration system of the
pool, the temperature is 26 degs C from
April to October.

In
July and August the water temperature is routinely around 30 degs C (86
degs F)the pool area is so sheltered.